Allspice Berries Whole

$3.30

Product description

Also known as pimento, the allspice berry imparts flavours reminiscent of cinnamon, nutmeg & cloves with a hint of pepper. Allspice is a single small berry from the Jamaican bayberry tree. It is the dried unripe fruit which has a brown colour. Its heavy sweetness lends allspice a great deal of versatility. It is key ingredient of Caribbean cuisine. It also contains essential oils with anti-microbial components and health benefits.

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Description

Also known as pimento, the allspice berry imparts flavours reminiscent of cinnamon, nutmeg & cloves with a hint of pepper. Allspice is a single small berry from the Jamaican bayberry tree. It is the dried unripe fruit which has a brown colour. Its heavy sweetness lends allspice a great deal of versatility. It is key ingredient of Caribbean cuisine. It also contains essential oils with anti-microbial components and health benefits. It is a vital ingredient in Jamaican Jerk seasoning.

Culinary Notes :

Use in poached fish stock, vegetable and fruit pickles.

Allspice berries are one of the key influential spices in jamaican cooking.

Use to flavour curry blends, chutneys and rice dishes

Use in pickles, in picking spices and sweet dishes as pickling cakes

It combines well with chilli powder, cloves, coriander, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.

Bouquet: pungent and aromatic, like a combination of nutmeg, clove , ginger and cinnamon.

Flavour: warm and sweetly pungent with peppery overtones.

Hotness Scale: 4

Health benefits:

Allspice has an essential oil known as eugenol, which is responsible for it’s many health benefits. It helps to treat digestive problems, reduce pain and also has anti-microbial properties. It can additionally help to improve circulation and has antiseptic and antioxidant properties.